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Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Happy Halloween
Friday, October 26, 2012
Featured Agent Friday!
Meet Kat Mercer:
Specialties: Residential Real Estate; new
construction & existing home sales
Contact:
765-404-4940
How long have you been in real estate?
I have always had an interest in real
estate and architecture and obtained my real estate license in 2006 thinking I
might do it part time. However, once I
got started, there was no going back. I
inject my career with enthusiasm and passion and it never feels like “work”!
What is your favorite part of being a
real estate agent?
My favorite part of being a real estate
agent is the art of the deal. Just
getting an accepted offer on a property can take a great amount of negotiation
and tenacity. My passion for this career
drives me to come up with inventive ways to overcome obstacles and achieve the
best results possible for my clients.
What is your most memorable listing? And what advice would you give first-time home buyers?
I’ve developed a lot of memories in
this career so far, good and bad, however I have to say you certainly learn a
lot about people and yourself. Sometimes
I feel like I could write a book on my experiences so far. To first-time home buyers my advice would be
to get pre-approved for your financing first, follow the advice of your
agent and start shopping!
What do you do on the weekend, that is,
when you’re not hosting an Open House?
On the weekends if I’m not hosting an
open house you can find me on the golf course or working around the house.
What, other than Real Estate, are you
passionate about?
Other than real estate, my passions are
my family, dogs, golf and living life….it’s so short!
What’s the most important advice you
would give to someone looking to sell their home?
If you’re trying to sell your home,
make sure it looks as good as it possibly can without spending a lot of money,
price it right, accept the advice of your agent, and take the emotions out of
the situation. Being a seller in this
market is very challenging and it takes a tough skin to be a seller these days.
What super power do you wish you had
and why?
I wish I could read minds then there
would be no question as to what someone is trying to say!
Thank you Kat!
To discover more about Kat Mercer check out her profile page on our website.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
9 Overlooked Items to Prep your Home for Sale
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| Photo sourced from Coldwell Banker Blue Matter Blog Post |
Check out this great blog post on Coldwell Banker Blue Matter about the 9 things home owners tend to overlook when getting their home ready for sale.
They include things like.... Floor plan or Appraisal Sketch, Termite Bond,Covenants and Restrictions, Neighborhood Rules and Information etc.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Meet Featured Agent Sherry Peck!
Specialties: I work with all types of
buyers and sellers but after having been in the construction business for 15
years I have found that I am really able to help clients who want to build a
home. I help them through all phases of
the process and assist them in selecting the best builder for the client’s
personal situation.
Awards:
Coldwell Banker Diamond Society
Coldwell Banker International President's Circle
Awards:
Coldwell Banker Diamond Society
Coldwell Banker International President's Circle
Contact Sherry
Cell Phone: 765-427-3978
Email: speck@shook.com
How long have you been in real
estate?
I have been in real estate for
33 years. I have always had a broker’s
license and have only worked for three companies during the 33 years. I worked for a family owned business in
Jasper County for 4-5 years working with buyers and sellers. In 1983 I began working for a local builder
in Lafayette, managing his real estate office, handling the marketing and
closings. I worked also with new
construction – taking buyers through the entire process of selecting a lot,
customizing the plans, making the selections for the interior and exterior
finishes, to closing and post closing follow up. I did this for 15 years. I have been with Coldwell Banker Shook since
2000. I have lots of experience and knowledge to offer my clients!
What is
your favorite part of being a real estate agent?
I love meeting all of the
interesting people who move in and out of our community. We have such diversity
in our community – I am able to work with clients from all over the world and
they have taught me many things and I believe I have been able to help them
understand our culture a bit as well.
What advice do you have for
first-time home buyers?
The advice I
have always given first-time home buyers is: Select a Realtor who will
assist you through the process and help you to find the property that is right
for you and your family.
What do
you do on the weekend, that is, when you’re not hosting an Open House?
Spend
time with my husband of 46 years and often visit our children and their
families in Cleveland, OH and Mandeville, LA.
What,
other than Real Estate, are you passionate about?
Family, cooking and reading!
What’s
the most important advice you would give to someone looking to sell their home?
Do what you need to do to make it look its best and appeal to the buyer for
that location, price range, size, amenities. This usually begins with cleaning closets and de-cluttering and general
cleaning inside and out. Once that is
done, take another assessment and do what needs to be done within the limits of
your pocketbook. Be practical!
What
super power do you wish you had and why?
I am not sure what I would call the
super power but I would like to make all people understand that the secret to
getting along and being happy is to have the ability to respect one another and
treat each other with respect. This applies to parents and children,
co-workers, peers, and nations. The hard part about this super power is that
you also need to make people like themselves first!
Thanks Sherry for the wise words and advice!
Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day everyone! :)
Friday, October 12, 2012
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Specialties: Residential Real Estate,
new homes and pre-owned.
Designations: Accredited Buyers
Representative, Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate of the Real Estate
Institute.
Contact Sharon at:
765-404-0617
765-404-0617
www.SharonSchlott.com
How long have you been in real
estate?
My real estate career spans 27 years and 3 states, Texas, Illinois, and
now Indiana. I decided to try real estate when I had a very disappointing
experience with a REALTOR in purchasing a home.
What is
your favorite part of being a real estate agent?
I enjoy working and meeting
with people and helping them reach their goals of either buying a home or
selling their home. It is never boring and it is always new. The industry is
very dynamic and always changing. It forces me to learn new things in order to
stay current and viable.
What advice do you have for
first-time home buyers?
Advice for first time buyers: Take the plunge! Current
market conditions are phenomenal with a large supply of homes to choose from
and interest rates at an all-time record low. Buyers not taking advantage of
this window of opportunity may be kicking themselves later.
What do
you do on the weekend, that is, when you’re not hosting an Open House?
On the
weekend if I am not working I enjoy putting around the house, catching up on
reading, or entertaining close friends in our home.
What,
other than Real Estate, are you passionate about?
I love visiting and spending
time with our grown children and traveling with dear friends.
What’s
the most important advice you would give to someone looking to sell their home?
Best advice I can give to sellers is to clean out as much clutter as possible,
refresh the home with new interior paint and take care of all maintenance
issues that they are aware of. Getting a home inspection is a good idea in
order to head off any repair issues that the home seller might not be aware of.
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